by Paws Team | Mar 12, 2024 | Cats, Dogs, Eye Health
Entropion: When Eyelids Turn the Wrong Way What is Entropion in dogs and cats? Entropion in dogs and cats is the rolling in of the eyelid margin, causing hair to rub against the eye. This can lead to irritation, pain, ulceration, and potentially serious eye damage. ...
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by Paws Team | Mar 7, 2024 | Cats, Eye Health
Distichiasis [di-stuh-kai-uh-suhs] What is Distichiasis in Dogs and Cats? Distichiasis in dogs and cats occurs when abnormal hairs grow along the eyelid edge where they shouldn’t be present. These hairs can rub on the surface of the eye, causing irritation or...
by Paws Team | Mar 5, 2024 | Cats, Dogs, Eye Health
Eye Removal: When There Are No Other Options Eye Removal Options When a disease is present that results in a blind and painful eye, or when a cancerous growth affects the eye, a surgical procedure may be recommended for eye removal. One of the following options may be...
by Paws Team | Feb 29, 2024 | Cats, Dogs, Eye Health
An Insight Into Uveitis What is Uveitis? Uveitis refers to inflammation within the eyeball itself. This inflammation can affect one or multiple parts of the eye: the iris (coloured part of the eye), the ciliary body (behind the iris), and the back of the eye. It is a...
by Paws Team | Feb 27, 2024 | Cats, Dogs, Eye Health
Below The Surface: Corneal Ulcers What is it? A corneal ulcer refers to damage to the outer surface of the cornea, which is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. It can be thought of as a graze on the surface of the eye. Corneal ulcers are painful.In some...
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